Coupling assembly with latching sleeve

Details Coupling assembly with latching sleeve Coupling assembly with latching sleeve

2005-01-27

2009-06-09

Dunwoody, Aaron M (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

With assembly means or feature

Particular tool-engaging means or with tool

C285S321000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07543854

ABSTRACT:
A coupling assembly includes a first coupling member extending along an axis from a leading end to a trailing end and having an exterior that includes a first locking surface. A second coupling member extends from a receiving end to a remote end and includes a receiving portion sized to receive the first coupling member. The second coupling member also includes a second locking surface. A latching sleeve is positioned between the first and second coupling members and includes a bead. The latching sleeve is sized such that as the first coupling member is inserted into the second coupling member, the latching sleeve is compressed as the bead engages the second coupling member and then expands as it moves over the second locking surface to become engaged between the first locking surface on the first coupling member and the second locking surface on the second coupling member.

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